Don’t be too surprised if Google Maps suddenly starts looking different soon. Google announced a rework for the Google Maps normal map tileset which will now pull in color data from satellite imagery.

Google Maps has another set of new features for users, and this time we're looking at a massive redesign of the actual maps. Google is adding more detail to its maps with a new color-mapping algorithm ...

The visual update makes it easier to understand what an area looks like. "We're rolling out new visual improvements that bring even more detail and granularity to the map, making it easier to ...